Catherine Baker is an editor, consultant and writer specialising in children's reading development throughout the Primary years. She has worked in educational publishing for over 30 years, and has written over 50 books for children and teachers.
Interest Age:
6
Category:
Literacy
Strand:
Hi Lo Reader
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available. 1 in 3 people have an allergy, but what does this entail? Learn more about the science behind allergies, what it means to live with asthma, hay fever or a food allergy, and what you can do to help in this informative non-fiction title. Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.